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DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination
and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
| Pre-schoolers |
Sarasota Bay Explorers |
Sarasota Bay Explorers - Sarasota
Sea Life Excursions / Kayak Adventures / Nature Safari Cruise Cruise Sarasota & Robert's Bays aboard a 40' Pontoon boat with a Marine Biologist looking for Dolphins, Manatee & More. Nature Safari Cruises, Guided Kayak Tours, & Miss Explorer Private Charters. Hands-on, Fun & Informative for ALL Ages! Located at Mote Marine Aquarium ~ Call for details: 941-388-4200 |
 The Childrens Garden |
The Childrens Garden - Sarasota 1.5 acres of land with Koi in a lily-padded lagoon, butterfly garden, wooden drawbridge and misty rain forest. There's a towering green dragon, a leggy purple octopus, a ship dubbed The Black Pearl, giant chessboard, tiki hut and a scalable mint mountain. Part of the theme is to show children how to care for their environment. Hours: 10 am - 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. 1670 10th Way, Sarasota Call for details: 941-330-1711 |
 Jungle Gardens |
Sarasota Jungle Gardens 10 acres of lush tropical vegetation, winding shaded trails and entertaining, educational bird and reptile shows twice daily. The “Kiddie Jungle” features a tree house, haunted tree, tiger swings, slide and a custom wooden train for the children to play on. Zoological gardens with flamingos and peacocks roaming the gardens. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase food from the Flamingo Café. Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Daily (Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Days). 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota Call for details: 941-355-5305 or Toll Free: 877-861-6547 Editor’s Review |
 Mote Aquarium |
Mote Marine Aquarium - Sarasota Pet horseshoe crabs, sea stars and stingless rays; play video games with dolphins and learn the secret life of seahorses. Follow the research and study of sea turtles, sharks and more… with docents available to answer your questions along the way. 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Call for details: 941-388-4441 Editor's Review |
 Big Cat Habitat |
Big Cat Habitat - Sarasota A non-profit safe haven for big cats, bears, and other animals in need. Browse the facility and learn about exotic and endangered Siberian Tigers, Royal Bengal Tigers, African Lions, and rare White Tigers. 7101 Palmer Blvd. Call for details: 941-371-6377 |
 Riding Academy |
Rosaires Riding Academy – Sarasota A world of fun with horses and ponies. Whether you're a kid or a grown-up, an expert rider or just starting out, you can come to Rosaire's and enjoy yourself just horsing around. 901 East Road, Sarasota Call for details: 941-356-3993 |
 G. Wiz |
G. Wiz - The Science Museum - Sarasota A hands-on science and learning center, where science becomes relevant, technology understandable, and learning, an interactive adventure. Come, Get in the "Zone": Explora zone, Tech zone, Wave zone, and Body zone. 1001 Boulevard of the Arts Call for details: 941-309-4949 |
 South Florida Museum |
The Parker Manatee Aquarium - Bradenton is part of the South Florida Museum and Biship's Planetarium. Kids of all ages enjoy "Snooty", the resident manatee. 201 10th Street West Call for details: 941-746-4131 |
 Lipizzan Stallions |
Hermann's Lipizzan Stallions - Myakka City See the fabulous flying white Lipizzans perform the rare and beautiful Airs Above the Ground Mounted as seen in Walt Disney's "Miracle of the White Stallions". 31404 Singletary Rd. 941-322-1501 |
 Captain Kim’s |
Captain Kim’s Boat Rides and Charters – Bradenton Beach Starfish, sand dollars, sea sponges and even sea slugs are just a few of the choice speciments to be seen aboard Captain Kim's sea adventures. 200 Bridge street, Bradenton Beach Call for details: 941-920-3307 |
| More Activities for Pre-schoolers | Day Trips from Southwest Florida |
| Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key are the perfect home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
Click the Links below for our Recommended Accommodations
| Anna Maria Island | | Bradenton | | Longboat Key | | Sarasota | | Siesta Key | | Venice | | Manasota Key |
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